Transfer FAQs

1. Will my credits transfer to Towson University?
Transfer credits will be awarded for most academic courses, as long as you completed them at a regionally accredited two- or four-year college or university. See
Transferring Credits
for more information. You can also check out the
ARTSYS Articulation System for more information on course transferability from Maryland community colleges.

2. Is there a limit to the amount of credits I can transfer?
Yes. Towson transfers college-level credits from two- and four-year institutions. We will accept up to 64 credits from a two-year college and up to 90 from a four-year institution (or from a combination of two- and four-year institutions.)

3. Do I need 30 credits before applying to Towson?
We do encourage transfer students to have 30 credits before applying to Towson to be most competitive for admission. However, we do consider applicants with fewer than 30. If you are applying with fewer than 30 credits, we will also consider your high school course work in our admission decision, so you’ll need to provide official high school transcripts and test scores in addition to your regular transfer application.

4. When can I expect to hear from Towson?
Towson University works on a rolling basis for admission. Once your complete application is received, we will review your application and make a decision. You’ll hear from us in about six to eight weeks.

5. How do I know if you have received everything you need?
You can find out what we have received and what we still may need from you by using our handy
online status checker.

6. Is the essay required? What is the topic?
Yes, an admissions essay is required. You may choose any topic.

7. What are the application deadlines?
January 15 for fall and October 15 for spring.

8. I’ve been accepted. Now what?
First of all, congratulations. We have information just for you. Check out Admitted Students and learn all about next steps.

9. Can transfer students take tours of campus?
Of course! We’d love to see you. Look over the tour schedule and sign up online for a campus tours. We know transfer students can have pretty busy schedules, so you might also consider our online virtual tour. It’s no substitute for the real thing, but it can help you give an idea of what we’re all about.

10. Can I get campus housing as a transfer student?
Maybe. Transfer students must apply to live on campus, and housing is awarded on a space-available basis. We also have a variety of
off-campus apartments very close to campus. Many of our transfer students choose to reside there.